Guardian Nominations
Posted on: 10/06/2017
Watch as Duane Duggan of the Boulder Property Network and attorney Gina Weinberger discuss the importance of naming guardians for minor children.
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Documenting the Death of a Joint Tenant
Posted on: 03/28/2017
Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership. If, under a joint tenancy, one owner dies, then his or his interest automatically transfers to the surviving owner(s). This is called the “right of survivorship”. Colorado Law outlines how to properly document the death of a joint tenant. CRS § 38-31-102 requires the survivor record two documents: 1) a […]
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Small Estate Administration in Colorado
Posted on: 05/01/2016
In Colorado, administering a small estate is relatively simple. The successor (or her agent) simply fills out a small estate affidavit, signs the affidavit in front of a notary, and then presents it to any person or entity controlling the estate’s assets. Nothing is filed with the court and no one is name as the personal representative. This […]
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When planning your estate, it’s important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. That’s because a will — what most think of as the essential substantive document in any estate plan — only controls what are called probate assets. But it’s possible, in fact common, to see an estate without any probate assets. […]
